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We are a tasting room, wine shop and art gallery located in the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country. We specialize in exclusive, small production, hard to find wines from around the region as well as around the globe. Our business is based upon the time-honored values of quality, value and service. Our mission: provide people with great wine experiences, save them time and money, and make them look good in the process. Our requirements for buying wine are simple: Every winery we deal with should enhance our reputation as a company; each wine you buy from us should exceed your expectation for the price you paid for it; and every wine we carry must have something to say and say it loud and clear. Our salespeople know wine and practice the golden rule: treat people the way they want to be treated. In addition to carrying fine wine, we sell essential glassware, corkscrews and other wine-related accessories. Our gallery represents prominent and rising northern California artists whose work inspires us.
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Congrats...Although I don't know you personally, you seem to have a good handle on what needs to be done and most importantly, are willing to do it. I am sure you will do a great job.
Sorry it's a little late. But Congrats Robert.
Let the idea's roll in.
Congrats Robert!!!
I know you will do a fine job. The boards have already seem to come to life in the past week with new acquisitions...err..members.
I love the new logo and the sig graphics that everyone is sporting. (I'll get mine eventually)
Keep up the good work, Rebels.
Master Jedi / Robert,
I'm finally adding my CONGRATULATIONS to this post string. Forgive me for not responding sooner. I missed it in the mix of all these posts! It would take a while for me to catch up with all I've missed. So much good information / learning possibilities here. To think, I didn't even know the name "Aurabesh" (did I spell that right?) up until just a few months ago!
I'm sure you'll do a great job as Endor Base's C.O.!
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I'm Dani and like everyone here I'm looking for a group to join. Though I was a bit late, I do hope to find one.
A little bit about me:
I love to read manga, but I also love the Japanese culture which is so unique and intriguing. Manga was my introduction to comics and anime. Afterward my cousins started a manga blog which I helped edit, though they quickly ran out of steam and gave up on it.
I graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in English just recently so editing my sentence structures has been ingrained in mind.
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Subshrub, shrub, vine, or small tree
Leaves opposite, simple or compound; stipules generally 0
Flower: calyx tube fused to ovary, limb generally 5-lobed; corolla radial or bilateral, rotate to cylindric, generally 5-lobed; stamens generally 5, epipetalous, alternate corolla lobes; ovary inferior, 15-chambered, style l
Fruit: berry, drupe, or capsule
Genera in family: ± 12 genera, 450 species: especially n temp
Recent taxonomic note: Recently treated to include Valerianaceae (and Dispaceae); Sambucus, Viburnum recently treated in Adoxaceae
Large shrub (or small tree generally lacking main trunk), deciduous
Stem: pith conspicuous, spongy
Leaves pinnately (rarely bipinnately) compound, with terminal leaflet; leaflets serrate
Inflorescence: panicle made up of cymes, terminal
Flower small; calyx 5-toothed; corolla radial, rotate, 5-lobed, white or cream; ovary chambers 35, ovules 1 per chamber and suspended from its top, style short, stigmas 35
Fruit: drupe
Seeds 35
Etymology: (Greek, the name of a musical instrument made from wood of this genus)
Species in genus: 20 species: temp, subtropical; some cultivated as ornamental.
TOXIC in quantity (except cooked fruits).
Shrub 26 m
Leaf: leaflets 57, 616 cm, lanceolate to oblong-ovate, base generally asymmetric, tip gradually acuminate
Inflorescence 610 cm diam, ± dome-shaped; central axis remaining dominant throughout development
Fruit generally bright red, not glaucous
Ecology: Moist places
Elevation: < 3300 m.
Bioregional distribution: Northwestern California, Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada, San Francisco Bay Area, San Bernardino Mountains, n East of Sierra Nevada
Distribution outside California: to Alaska, Colorado, Arizona
Leaf: leaflets generally glabrous
Ecology: Common. Moist places, ± montane
Elevation: 18003300 m.
Bioregional distribution: Northwestern California, Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada, San Bernardino Mountains, n East of Sierra Nevada (Sweetwater Mtns)
Distribution outside California: to Colorado, Arizona
Flowering time: JunAug
Synonyms: S. microbotrys Rydb
Horticultural information: 4, 5, WET: 1, 2, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17; DFCLT.
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Josh and Sarah Walton of Dry Ridge would like to announce the birth of their first child. Phoenix Todd Walton was born at 9:16 a.m. on July 21 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. He weighed six pounds and 10.6 ounces and was 19 inches long.
His maternal grandparents are Bo and Kathy Smith of Owenton. His maternal great grandparents are Raymond and Gracie McIntosh of Owenton.
His paternal grandparents are the late Sgt. Todd M. Walton of Morningview. His paternal great grandparents are Larry and Sherry Walton of Morningview.
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) honored 126 law enforcement officers from 123 agencies across the Commonwealth for their efforts to increase the use of seat belts and child restraints. including Post 6 in Dry Ridge.
LeeAnne Elizabeth Vallandingham Bingham and Kevin Roy Hendry were united in marriage on June 2 at a private, celtic ceremony in Sevierville, Tenn.
LeeAnne is the daughter of Michael Wood of Burlington and granddaughter of Charles Vallandingham of Edgewood.
Kevin is the son of Pete Hendry of Bright, Ind.
The couple are residing in Muncy, Pa.
Name: Deborah (Debby) Lucas Angel of Corinth.
What motivated you to live a healthier lifestyle? Seeing my mom and others having health issues—high blood pressure, asthma, etc.--and knowing living healthy would off-set a lot of these. Also, as I got older, knowing if I kept up the way I was going, I would not live to 100 like I plan to do.
Keith and Cindy Webster of Dry Ridge would like to announce the birth of their second child. Natalie Kayelynn Webster was born at 3:35 p.m. June 25, 2012 at St. Elizabeth South in Edgewood.
She weighed seven pounds and one ounce and was 19 inches long.
Her maternal grandparents are Bill and Edith West of Dry Ridge.
Her paternal grandparents are David and Patricia Webster of Dry Ridge.
Natalie was welcomed home by her big sister, Alexis Kyleah.
The Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design program is an educational program designed to teach wetland-habitat and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. Students create visually what they have learned by creating an entry for the Duck Stamp art contest.
Over 1,000 students in Kentucky submitted their entries, 100 awards were given out. Instructor Mary Lucas, of Lucas Arts had seven entries, all received awards. Students in Kentucky compete against other students in their age category. Each Lucas Art student worked hard on their entry.
Stacy Rose, daughter of Donald and Pamela Rose of Independence and Christopher Keeney, son of Marie Justice Keeney of Independence were united in marriage May 26, 2012 at the Justice Farm ridge top overlooking the farm in Williamstown.
Michael Justice, cousin of the groom, officiated the double ring ceremony.
The bride wore a white gown with a beaded sweetheart lace bodice, button up back with cap sleeves, and satin side draped and pick up detail A-line gown with a vintage birdcage veil. She carried a bouquet of red roses.
The Grant County Fiscal Court received a check for $10,397 from the Kentucky Association of Counties.
The check represents a dividend payment to the County from the KACo Workers Compensation Fund, which provides workers compensation insurance coverage to county governments and other political subdivisions across Kentucky. KACo insures 113 of Kentucky's 120 counties through the Workers Compensation Fund.
Bobby and Sue Gouge will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Aug. 4. The Gouges were married by Charles Saylor at Sherman Church of Christ.
In observance of their anniversary, a party will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 at 1935 Sherman Newtown Road in Crittenden. The party is given by the couple's three daughters, Brenda Gouge, Bonnie Jansen and Barb Deaton.
The couple requests no gifts.
The couple has six grandchildren.
Bobby is retired from Johns Manville Corp. and his wife, Sue, is retired from Grant County Fiscal Court.
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Projected Improvements to the Washington Monument and National Mall by B.F. Smith, 1852
A close approximation of Robert Mills' winning competition entry for the Washington Monument, for instance, is prominently figured in a lithograph (above) of the National Mall, made in 1852. The architect envisioned a 600-foot obelisk with a circular structure at its base. The pantheon would be 100 feet high and 250 feet in diameter, with 30 Doric columns, one for each state in the Union as of 1845. On top, he planned to mount a statue of George Washington in a horse-drawn carriage.
Though Mills' design was accepted in 1845, and begun three years later, construction ground to a halt in 1856. When it resumed after the Civil War, the pantheon was scrapped, the obelisk's dimensions height was lowered to 555 feet and its point was sharpened.


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May 2013
Gates open from 5-7 pm
Running from 5 pm to Dusk
Drivers $25, Crew $10, Spectators $5
The first ever Mini MX Youth League in Utah, Sponsored by The Edge Powersports.
The kids get a training day, six races, a free mechanic to each race and buddy passes for him/her to bring their fan club with them on the first event.
$189 for the first class, $80 for each additional.
A Completed RMR Minor Packet is required before they can participate.
Adults $10/ Youth (5-12) $5
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Local Drag Racing at it's finest! Come watch these Hot Rods tear it up! All these cars are Street Legal!
Adults $10/Youth (5-12) $5
Purchase your tickets online and get a FREE POPCORN for every ticket.
Gates open at 4 pm, Time Trials at 4:30 pm, Eliminations at 7:30 pm.
Drivers $30/Crew $15
Pit gates open at 2:30 pm
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Racer and Spectator Entry begins at 8 pm. We will allow 200 cars for participation.
Park in the parking lot, come to the ticket booth with your valid Driver's License and pay to enter, return to your vehicle where it will be searched by our Event Staff for any non-permitted items. Vehicles will then be pulled back to the pit area 10 cars at a time. Event Staff will pull your cars to take you to the pit area where you and your vehicle will be inspected by Tech Officials.
No Passengers are allowed while driving or while being taken to the pit area. They may walk through the entrance and around to the pit area to meet you.
Racing Time is scheduled for 11 pm to 2 am.
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Racing: Maverik Modifieds, Winged Sprint Cars, Comcast Super Stocks, Mini Cups and Trains
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Time and distance are supposed to shrink in the Information Age. But in Maine's court system, things are moving in the opposite direction.
A proposal before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court calls for extending the time that someone who has been arrested can be held from 48 hours to 72 hours. This means that someone arrested before a holiday weekend could spend as many as six days behind bars before a judge could determine bail conditions and advise him about his right to counsel.
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Technology has made it possible for real-time communications between people all over the globe. People who need to get together can do so easily. Work gets done faster and more efficiently.
That's the promise, anyway.
Currently, people under arrest in Maine can sit in jail for two business days (weekends and holidays don't count) before they see a judge. Instead of looking for a way to reduce that time, there is a proposal before the state Supreme Judicial Court to make it even longer.
A panel of lawyers assembled to address a lack of court resources in Washington County has proposed extending the amount of time someone who's been arrested can be held without seeing a judge from 48 hours to 72 hours.
This means that someone arrested before a holiday weekend could spend as many as six days behind bars before a judge could advise him about his right to retain counsel and determine bail conditions.
The panel is addressing a serious problem presented by Washington County Sheriff Donnie Smith. He said he has had to release potentially dangerous inmates who could not be taken to court in time to meet the 48 hour deadline.
That's certainly a problem, but keeping every other defendant stuck behind bars for another day is not the right solution.
For one thing, many county jails are cash-strapped and some are overcrowded. Extending the time defendants can be held by 50 percent won't help solve either of those problems.
And adding an extra day of custody for defendants who haven't been convicted of anything may not be constitutional.
The court system may be underfunded in Maine, but that is a choice that the Legislature makes. State officials should not be permitted to stand in the way of people's access to their fundamental rights just because the state wants to save a few bucks.
The system allows people to be held against their will for too long already. It's hard to keep a job, maintain a residence or live a healthy, productive life while spending nearly a week in jail. The disruption this policy would cause in people's lives could create a string of problems for them, and for the rest of society.
And how many of us want to live in a state where someone can be arrested and held for so long without being brought to a court? That doesn't sound like American justice.
A better solution would involve the use of technology to get defendants before a judge for arraignment by video, a practice that is already in use in some Maine counties.
The state Supreme Court should reject the extension of the custody rules and find a way to process defendants more quickly.


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Members of the Neches Volunteer Fire Department and a hazardous material clean-up crew work Wednesday at a crash site off of FM 2475 in Neches. A tanker truck carrying petroleum products overturned on the road early Wednesday morning, forcing the closure of the road for most of the day and the cancellation of classes at Neches ISD.
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April 9, 2013
Chelsea Slaughter
Balancing relationships on campus can be a task. For new college students, the freedom can be quite overwhelming: Students are no longer under the microscope of their parents and can come and go and do as they please. As amazing as it sounds, however, it is key to remember the pros and cons of this autonomy.
Without an outside viewpoint, it is much easier to get caught up in detrimental relationships, both romantic and platonic. When you have so much access to another person, it becomes quite easy to take them for granted or vice versa. Sometimes you need a break from friends and groups to regain your own identity. This is ok. Always remember to make choices that are best for YOU. Are you in a parasitic friendship? Are they draining you and giving nothing in return? If the answer is yes, then you need to reevaluate the path of your friendship.
While friendships are important to keep healthy, the most dangerous relationships can be ones of the dating variety, as college-age students are the most at risk for domestic abuse relationships. Consider these statistics:
Open your eyes and see the signs of unhealthy relationships. Whether it's a friend or significant other, know when to separate yourself from situations that are not conducive to your educational experience and your health.
Chelsea Slaughter is currently a junior at Jacksonville State University majoring in communications (public relations concentration) and minoring in art. She serves as a resident assistant on campus, is the treasurer in the Public Relations Organization and is an active member in W.I.S.E., NAACP and Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Leadership Society. She aims to work in the entertainment industry post-graduation and is well on her way thanks to an internship with a digital marketer to several music artists. Chelsea strives to achieve all of her goals and motivate others along the way.
March 6, 2013
The "freshman 15" is not a myth: It's more of a warning because the "freshman 15" can easily escalate into the "freshman 20-40." Adjusting to a new campus and a new meal plan can really have dramatic effect on your body...but only if you let it.
Most dining halls offer a plethora of choices. There's pizza, fries and burgers (oh my!) but consider reaching for smarter alternatives like salads, grilled chicken wraps and steamed vegetables. There is nothing wrong with indulging but just do it in moderation. It's so easy to overeat when unlimited food is in your face every day – try to keep up balanced meals to help your body stay centered.
Being healthy is also about staying active. Check out your athletic center and see what it have to offer. Many campus gyms include cardio rooms with treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bikes; there are also rooms and equipment for weight training...and it's all free of charge or already included in your campus fees! If you need a bit more motivation to work out, most campuses offer group exercise classes. (I personally enjoy step aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Zumba on Mondays and Wednesdays.)
The gym isn't for everyone so remember that your small efforts add up. Walk to classes instead of driving or taking the shuttle. Toss the Frisbee around on the quad with your roommates or play basketball in the park. It's not so much what you do, it's that you do something!
Staying healthy does not have to be expensive or hard – it's mainly about making smart choices. Don't let that "freshman 15" sneak up on you!
July 5, 2012
Darci Miller
When preparing for your semester abroad, you're bombarded with advice – bring this amount of clothes, make sure to see these cities, make sure to experience the culture of your new country, etc. – but what about when you go home? I spent five months living in London and becoming pseudo-British. What was I left with when I returned to the U.S.? A strong affinity for tea, thousands of pictures and no idea how to deal.
Reverse culture shock was almost as scary as culture shock itself. I went from the Tube to the subway, chips to French fries, looking left when crossing the road to looking right, a flat to a house and (most jarringly) life in a big city to life in a suburb. I can no longer see Olympic Stadium from my bedroom window and my friends are scattered across continents. Life in America seemed incredibly unappealing.
What really helped me has been keeping some of the habits I picked up in London the same. A group of friends and I still send Facebook messages instead of texting, I still drink tea every night before I go to bed, and I still keep my Oyster card in my wallet. Blogging about everything while the feelings and memories were still fresh was very cathartic and a quick glance at photos never goes amiss. These things remind me that, while I'm not physically there anymore, studying abroad HAS changed me: I'll never be the same as I was before I went...and that's okay.
At the same time, jumping back into home life is very important. Don't give yourself time to be too sad: find a job, restart a hobby, reconnect with old friends. Is there something you've wanted to do for a while but haven't gotten around to it? Now's the perfect time! Getting excited about things you're doing at home make the sting of no longer being abroad much more tolerable.
If you were happy at home once, you can be again – you just have to figure out how to make it happen for the new, world-traveling you. But you do have to look the country-appropriate way when crossing the road. There's really no getting around that one!
Darci Miller is a New Yorker studying journalism and sport administration at the University of Miami. When she's not writing for the school newspaper, you can find her at the gym, either working or working out. She loves all '80s pop culture (the cheesier, the better!) and glues herself to her TV when the Olympics are on. She dreams big and believes the sky's the limit.
September 22, 2011
It may seem odd to some that a girl who's been single for her entire 20 years of existence would be writing a blog post about relationships in college. My perpetual singledom, however, gives me a pretty unique perspective on relationships, so hear me out.
Two of my friends are in a relationship. They got together about five seconds after they met freshman year and now, as juniors, they have no lives apart from each other. He has a dorm room but he basically lives at her apartment and they spend every day and night together. I'm fairly certain he'd rather be single – she sort of strong-armed him into the relationship in the first place and somehow got him to change his mind after he broke up with her last year – and while he does care about her, he's pretty much only still with her for sex. She isn't any better, as she is completely dependent on him for EVERYTHING. Can you tell that they have the unhealthiest relationship ever?
The misconception seems to be that when we begin attending college, we're all magically more mature and will all find healthy, successful relationships. Clearly, this is not the case. I'd love to find a boyfriend but seeing what my friends' horrible relationship looks like, my attitude is that it'll happen when it happens. And when it does, I have a really good model of what not to do - ever.
Just because we're young and make mistakes shouldn't give us a free pass to use other people the way my friend is using his girlfriend and vice versa, but I digress. If you're interested in sex, just go to eduhookups.com – one night stands may turn my stomach but users of this website are at least upfront about their intentions. In the meantime, if there are any guys looking for a healthy relationship based on more than just the physical stuff, call me.
Darci Miller is a New Yorker studying journalism and sport administration at the University of Miami. When she's not writing for the school newspaper, you can find her at the gym, either working or working out. She loves all '80s pop culture (the cheesier the better!), and glues herself to her TV when the Olympics are on. She dreams big, and believes the sky's the limit!
April 5, 2012
My backpack is packed, my tickets are printed, my passport is at the ready and my camera is fully charged. My train to Paris leaves in exactly three hours and one minute and from there, a few friends and I begin a three-week backpacking tour across Europe. Our stops include a city I've wanted to visit since the fourth grade (Copenhagen), the world center of the Olympic movement (Lausanne), one of my favorite cities in the world (Venice) and two cities in which I was considering studying abroad (Munich and Berlin). Am I excited? You could say so.
Studying abroad is the perfect opportunity to achieve any travel dreams you may have. Money is, of course, an obstacle but there are ways to travel on the cheap, especially in the European Union. For an extended trip like mine, the Eurail pass is a great option, letting you choose your number of travel days and countries. There are also Megabus deals between countries starting at next to nothing, plus discount airlines.
Airlines can charge an arm and a leg for checked baggage so it's smart to fit everything you need into a carry-on or backpack. Invest in a sturdy one and remember to pack light! Bring clothes that can easily be mixed and matched (and ladies, a great space-saving option that gives you tons of outfit choices while traveling is bringing shorts and tights instead of pants if it's warm enough!).
It's also important to remember to book travel as early as you can to save on transportation and hostel costs. When it comes to hostels, try to stay in places that your friends have stayed in before you; personal recommendations are always a plus. Don't be too worried about sharing rooms with strangers, either: Most places have lockers where you can keep your stuff safe and most people staying in hostels are in the exact same boat as you.
As for an itinerary, my friends and I don't have one. We know when we have to be at the train station and we have a list of things to do in each city but that's it. We've discovered that part of the fun is wandering around and seeing what we stumble across – don't be afraid to leave some things to chance!
Darci Miller is a New Yorker studying journalism and sport administration at the University of Miami. When she's not writing for the school newspaper, you can find her at the gym, either working or working out. She loves all '80s pop culture (the cheesier, the better!) and glues herself to her TV when the Olympics are on. She dreams big and believes the sky's the limit. This semester, Darci is studying abroad in London and will share her international experiences here.
June 13, 2011
Before college, the only time I'd ever shared a room with someone was at sleep-away camp. Living in a bunk with a dozen other girls was certainly an experience but I was still nervous about moving in with my freshman roommate. We'd talked on Facebook but never met in person and all of a sudden we were supposed to live together harmoniously.
Not only did we survive that first year without killing each other but we successfully lived together sophomore year and will be moving back in together in August for year number three. Pretty good for a first roommate experience! While I lucked out in finding someone I'm totally compatible with, I think our trick was abiding by several unwritten rules.
First and foremost is respect. We never touch each other's things (including food) unless we get permission to. At the same time, there are certain things we share: Her printer is mine to use as I need it (as long as I help pay for ink), she has full privileges with my television and then there was the time we bought a jar of Nutella together. Respect also involves being quiet when you come in at 3 a.m. and keeping sexiling to a bare minimum (no pun intended).
Compromising is important as well. You'll have to learn to go to sleep with the lights on now and then (I did) or plug in your headphones if your roommate wants to turn in early. If you both go in knowing that you'll have to give a little, you'll make each other's transition much easier.
In my opinion, the most important aspect of living together is liking each other! You don't have to be BFFs but spend some time together and find something to bond over. Do you both hate the Yankees? Are you both huge OneRepublic fans? Heck, do you both like Nutella? It can be the littlest things that form a great relationship and make living together a pleasure.
May 24, 2011
Have you ever watched "MythBusters," the show that scientifically tests myths and urban legends, like are elephants really afraid of mice or is it possible to walk on water? Now, I may not have a crash test dummy named Buster, but I do have two years of dorm life, on- and off-campus adventures and brutal assignments under my belt. Therefore, I bring to you "MythBusters: The College Edition."
Myth 1 – College is a constant party. Thirsty Thursday is a very real phenomenon. There are people that go out partying on Mondays. Some students come to class still drunk from the night before. But if you venture into the library on Friday evening, there are people there. College is hard work, it's not all "Animal House."
Myth 2 – Dorm life is disgusting. Yes, the toilets and sinks may clog occasionally and your roommate could be a vile person who steals your food and leaves garbage on your bed. But if everyone's respectful, bathrooms are honestly fine and you may end up loving your freshman roommate and living together for multiple years...like me and mine!
Myth 3 – Professors don't care. High school teachers beat this one into your brain, right? College professors may not remind you about daily readings but they will let you know when a test or big assignment is coming up and are happy to answer questions about them.
Myth 4 – You'll gain weight. Eat normal-sized portions, throw in a vegetable here and there and hit the gym. This very simple recipe will ensure the Freshman 15 doesn't even cross your mind...or waistline.
Myth 5 – You're going to change your major numerous times. It's fine if you do but if you know what you want to study and still love it after taking a few classes, you probably won't. Don't feel weird about not changing your major: Some people are just focused...you're lucky if you're one of them!
August 16, 2011
When I was preparing for my freshman year, I talked to people, read books and generally tried to learn everything I could about what awaited me in this next phase of my life. That being said, there are some things that no book, blog or person mentioned to me, leaving me blistered, hungry and short on tissues. Here's what I discovered through much trial and error:
You can now go into your freshman year much wiser than I was when I began mine!
September 6, 2011
A big deal is always made about being a good roommate in college. I've seen many a list on how not to drive the person you're forced to live with up a wall but what about proper etiquette for living in a dorm? Being a good neighbor involves an entirely different set of rules than being a good roommate.
For example, try to keep your music down in a dorm room. It's all well and good if both you and your roommate love heavy bass but unless you've cleared it with your entire floor – and sometimes your upstairs and downstairs neighbors as well – it's good to be courteous and NOT turn it up to 11. I've been known to glare mutinously at the wall between my room and my neighbor's as their music is thumping away at 2 a.m.
You'll also want to respect personal boundaries. Really, don't use the toilet when your suitemate is using the sink, unless it's previously agreed upon. It happens. I have personal experience on my side.
Don't rip down decorations in the halls; someone (like your RA) worked really hard to put them up. Along the same lines, garbage belongs in a garbage can. As much as I love seeing a rotten apple smushed on the floor outside my room (sarcasm, of course), it shouldn't be there. The same goes for hairballs: Throw yours in your trashcan instead of kicking them into the hall.
Don't touch other people's underwear – aka be courteous in the laundry room. It's inevitable that at some point, you'll have to move someone's laundry so you can use their machine but only do so in desperate times. I hate knowing that a stranger was rooting around in my clothes.
It all comes down to being respectful. You don't have to be Dorm Resident Extraordinaire but thinking about the people living around you is much appreciated by your neighbors and floormates. Unless, of course, you want the girl living next door to you groaning about how obnoxious your music is.
August 12, 2011
The fall semester is coming up fast and for many of us, it means leaving home in favor of dorm or apartment life. Whether you'll be eating in the dining halls or fending for yourself, making healthy food choices falls fully on your own shoulders. The good news is you don't have to go into debt shopping at Whole Foods to keep the Freshman 15 at bay.
For those of you who will be relying on the dining halls for most of your meals, money is less of an issue than healthy options are. It's all too easy to opt for a hamburger and fries or a slice of sub-par pizza but trust me, healthier options are there. Most meals come with a vegetable and fruits like apples, bananas and pears are available for the taking so take them back to your room for a snack later in the day. Opt for oatmeal instead of Lucky Charms, whole wheat bread instead of white and water instead of soda. It may not be easy but I promise it can be done!
If you live in an apartment or house and cook your own meals, money does become a limiting factor. Healthy foods do cost more than junk, so coupons and sales should become your best friends. Keep your eye on prices and buy when items are most affordable. And eat what you buy: Splitting a Costco membership with your roommates is great but letting that food go bad is like throwing away money.
Frozen and dried fruits and vegetables are also great, healthy alternatives. They're cheaper, have longer shelf lives than their fresh counterparts and can sometimes even be denser in nutrients (some are full of sugar, though, so read those labels). Grilled chicken strips also make cooking a healthy dinner quick and easy.
Eating healthy at college may take some extra effort and money but it's good to adopt healthy habits early. They'll be second nature in no time!
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Warm Bean Dip
67 comments:
- LetterstoLauren said...
This looks amazing! My friends and I are bean lovers, haha, so we'll have to try this one day. Unfortunately, I just had my gall bladder removed, though, so it'll be a little while before I get to try it. Your recipes always look amazing!
- February 3, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- Amy said...
I make something similar so I know how delicious this recipe is! Your's looks fantastically yummy!
- February 3, 2012 at 8:52 AM
- Becki's Whole Life said...
Yum...I do a similar recipe, but use turkey chili with beans instead. So good!
- February 3, 2012 at 9:16 AM
- Aarthi said...
They look yummy
- February 3, 2012 at 9:25 AM
- Val said...
Now this is perfect game day food....
- February 3, 2012 at 10:50 AM
- yummychunklet said...
This bean dip looks very yummy!
- February 3, 2012 at 3:01 PM
- Words Of Deliciousness said...
This looks like kind of dip, yummy!!
- February 3, 2012 at 8:17 PM
thank you for this recipe!! I'll give it a try this weekend!!
- February 3, 2012 at 8:37 PM
- scratch-made wife said...
My momma always makes this for get-togethers. I've been known to park myself in front of the casserole dish with endless scoops nearby. Too. Good.
- February 4, 2012 at 4:57 AM
- Joanne said...
I'm not a fan of the super bowl either...but an excuse to eat cheesy bean dip? I'll take it!
- February 4, 2012 at 5:56 AM
- Jocelyn said...
I have to confess that I am not a football fan either...I like super bowl just for the food and commercials:-) And food like this dip is exactly why I like it!!!!
- February 4, 2012 at 7:13 AM
- Lizzy said...
Oh, I could park myself by this dip and be very happy! It looks wonderful, Holly!!!!
- February 4, 2012 at 1:05 PM
- Muriel Miller said...
YUM! I so am making this soon! I love that there is cream cheese in it! Have a fun Super Bowl!
- February 4, 2012 at 7:33 PM
ive seen your food all over pinterest. love your blog! newest follower here!
- February 4, 2012 at 8:53 PM
- Kavi | Edible Entertainment said...
1st time here.. I'm seriously stumped! It looks so delicious! Your photographs are mind-boggling! :D
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- February 5, 2012 at 5:35 AM
- Tanyard Branch Farm said...
Thanks for adding pictures of the steps! I looked at several of your recipes and really liked seeing what it should look like at each step! Thanks! Thanks!
- February 5, 2012 at 9:13 AM
- Jay said...
wow..excellent presentation with lipsmacking cliks..
sounds amazingly tasty..;)
Tasty Appetite
- February 5, 2012 at 5:58 PM
- scrambledhenfruit said...
We're not football fans either, but definitely fans of yummy cheesy dip! I wouldn't need a football game to enjoy this! :)
- February 6, 2012 at 8:59 PM
This looks absolutely delicious. I can not wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing :)
- February 14, 2012 at 9:53 AM
- Erika @ My Road to Savings said...
This looks fantastic and easy! I am pinning this and will be making it very soon...yum!
- February 29, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Oooooooh Baby! Now that is food:)
- March 1, 2012 at 9:53 PM
I LOVE this! We actually call it 'Man Dip' because the picky men in our family can't get enough of it.
- March 20, 2012 at 7:55 PM
I make one similar but I use the fat free retried beans on top of the 1/3 less fat cream cheese & then put a jar of my favorite salsa on top of that & then a layer of 2% cheese. It's yummy & a little lighter.
- April 1, 2012 at 2:41 PM
I just made this..and it is awesome! Thanks for pinning it to Pinterest! We love it!
- April 10, 2012 at 2:26 PM
- Elle The Heiress said...
My husband hates Mexican-ish food and especially any food with beans. It's a really sad situation because those are my two favorite types of foods. That said, I made this tonight and he devoured it! Thanks!
- April 17, 2012 at 6:04 PM
- tia said...
I just made this tonight and it's AMAZING! I thought about adding some green onions and salsa but didn't have it on hand. Might add those with it next time. Thanks for the recipe! It was super easy and delish!
- April 18, 2012 at 11:24 PM
HOw do you keep it warm? Crockpot?
- April 21, 2012 at 10:15 AM
^^^---- I was wondering the same. I'd imagine it wouldn't take long for the cheese to start hardening after it gets out of the oven, unless you have enough people eating it fast enough to not have to worry about it, lol.
- April 22, 2012 at 12:03 AM
- kristanskitchen said...
This looks delicious, but we don't eat sour cream. Is there a way to substitute something else in its place?
- April 27, 2012 at 3:11 PM
- May 8, 2012 at 9:29 AM
I am trying this tonight for a side dish to our mexican meal.Looking like it is gonna turn out awesome.
- May 13, 2012 at 6:13 PM
This is fantastic. I served it as an appetizer and there was not a drop left. I did use fat free re-fried beans and they worked great.
- May 14, 2012 at 11:22 AM
- Mrsblocko said...
I've been aching to make this ever since you posted the recipe. I finally found the perfect excuse to make it...Mother's Day...because I wanted to.
It was beyond delicious and I wrote about it on my blog here.
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
- May 22, 2012 at 1:15 PM
This is SOOO good!! I love it!!
- May 26, 2012 at 12:13 PM
- the tichenor family said...
making this for our memorial day party today! thanks for posting :) looks super easy and delicious.
- May 27, 2012 at 8:35 AM
- Isdrottning said...
I made this with things I had on hand today. It was delicious as a supper with a salad. Thank you. I posted a link to you on my blog. Thank you for sharing.
- May 27, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Yum! Beans with lard and tons more lard in the form of regular and cream cheese and let's not forget the lard filled sour cream!
Why not just scoop up some lard on a chip and call your doctor and tell him in a few years to schedule you for a triple bipass!
- May 31, 2012 at 3:33 PM
This sounds great. I make one similar I just add a jar of salsa between the beans and the cheese. Awesome!
- June 2, 2012 at 11:57 AM
This was very easy and good. The only note I have to add is to eat it while hot. The cheese solidifies and gets hard if left outside too long!
- June 3, 2012 at 8:08 AM
- Hepcat89 said...
I added a pound of browned Lean Ground Chuck, we ate it for dinner with tortilla shells. Yummy!
- June 3, 2012 at 6:50 PM
- Ib's Mom said...
Instead of baking this, could you do it in a crockpot?
- June 22, 2012 at 12:32 PM
- Lori said...
Soooooo good and cheesy! To anonymous with nothing good to say - beans are full of fiber and protein. The cheeses and sour cream are full of calcium. True, there is lots of fat and calories, but for an occasional snack - too good to pass up. Guess your mother never told you that if you don't have anything nice to say not to say anything at all.
- June 25, 2012 at 9:47 AM
You can substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream. I've done this on a few occasions and it turns out great!
- July 4, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Ditto what Lori said!!! I plan on trying this today. Can't wait.
- July 6, 2012 at 3:14 PM
I make something like this and hubby swears (after 17 years of marriage) its why he married me :-) I might have to tries yours though, mine has only beans, cream cheese, a little garlic powder and cheese. Thanks for posting, and I found you via pintrest!
- July 15, 2012 at 9:53 AM
- asobran said...
I just made it for a party... And it was a hit! I used fat free beans, Greek yogurt, and low fat cheese! I also baked my own chips! Thanks!
- September 2, 2012 at 12:54 PM
- Holly Moody said...
Made this tonight, soooo good. I think I'll use half the cheese next time though, got a little rubbery as it cooled. I used fat free sour cream & low fat cream cheese & couldn't tell a difference, it was still delicious!
- September 3, 2012 at 1:58 AM
- Eccentric Kitchen (Steph) said...
I made this recently and adapted mine from the same recipe on allrecipes.com! Too funny - I think I'm going to have to make it this weekend...your pictures are making my mouth water! Feels so good to be back blogging!
- September 5, 2012 at 12:33 PM
- Shannon Murphy said...
I just made this for the Steelers came...like you I am taking football season to make some great dips. This turned out FANTASTIC I instantly had to follow this great blog. I recently started my food blog in march and its slowly getting some views. I would love if you would look at it and share any comments. Thanks for the awesome recipe!!
- September 16, 2012 at 4:29 PM
- Dianne said...
Hey! I just wanted you to know that I featured your awesome recipe on my blog! ^^
- September 19, 2012 at 7:14 PM
- Preparing for Peanut said...
After pinning but totally doubting this simple recipe, I tried it as part of my Pinterest-ing Meals Challenge and loved it! I can't wait to take it to a football party sometime soon. As someone who doesn't really care all that much for cream cheese, I was just shocked to find out what happens when you mix it with refried beans. :) Thanks!
- September 23, 2012 at 8:30 PM
- Jenni said...
I saw this on Pinterest and tried it today and it turned out AMAZING and delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
- October 3, 2012 at 6:58 PM
- Maureen said...
Made my "Top 10 Pinterest Recipes" :)
- October 17, 2012 at 11:47 AM
- ThePennelopy said...
I just made this, one word AMAZING! So good! Even my boyfriend, who hates refried beans, ate it! Love love LOVE!
- November 1, 2012 at 8:54 PM
- Kathy Shea Mormino said...
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- November 8, 2012 at 12:36 PM
- Amista Baker said...
BEST bean dip i have EVER eaten!! My family absolutely loves it. Thanks for the recipe!
- November 12, 2012 at 8:13 AM
- heiko burbach said...
Made this today. I added diced onions and diced Jalepeno's to the bean mixture. Very good.
- December 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM
- Victoria said...
Mummies, I'm going to make this for Superbowl Sunday:)
- January 20, 2013 at 4:55 PM
- kbgirl said...
Featured this very tantalizing recipe on my blog today (scheduled to post at 8:30a)
- January 31, 2013 at 1:41 AM
- PrincessJen76 said...
Ha Ha I went and bought the ingredients and I scroll down to the comments and low and behold I bought the same exact ingredients you have pictured Lol great infant think alike
- February 3, 2013 at 11:10 AM
- Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama said...
This dip sounds amazing!! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
I also wanted to let you know that I featured you on my blog today!
- February 3, 2013 at 1:52 PM
- jenbaum said...
One year ago today, you posted this amazing recipe. About 6 months ago, a friend introduced it to me at her housewarming/Pinterest party. Today? I am making it for myself for the Super Bowl and I. CAN'T. WAIT. Thank you!!
- February 3, 2013 at 4:17 PM
- Teacha said...
Made this for New Years for family. Excellent taste and so easy to make. Did top off with some black olives for garnish.
- February 21, 2013 at 9:27 PM
- Nicole said...
I made this then realized I didn't have any chips on hand. I wrapped it up in a tortilla, similar to bean and cheese burrito. Very good, I've made this before and it is great as a dip also.
- March 1, 2013 at 12:12 PM
- A God-blessed Woman said...
I saw this recipe in Pinterest, and had to try it. Unfortunately, I forgot my shopping list at home, so I bought what I could remember and altered the recipe a bit when I got home. Was still super yummy! Thank you for the inspiration! I tagged your recipe on my blog since your recipe is what inspired mine... I hope that is okay. :)
- April 16, 2013 at 10:08 PM
- Eve said...
And, and..... To take it up a notch, should care to......ready?
Add a can of crumbled up tamales before you put in oven.....lol
- June 21, 2013 at 1:22 PM
- Kellie M said...
I found this on Pinterest. One thing though...someone renamed it to "Texas Trash" lol. I don't care what it is called...it just looks yummy and I will be making this really really soon. Thanks for the post.
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Part 17: Testing Fabtech's High-Clearance Coilover Conversion
We first noticed Fabtech's new coilover conversion for Jeep TJs at the 2004 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Ever since then, we've drooled over the idea of upgrading Teal's coil-sprung long-arm suspension to the new "High Clearance Crawler kit." Lucky for us, Fabtech also wanted to test-fit the kit on a pre-2000 Jeep TJ. "Awesome," we thought, "Teal-J is an early '97 vintage, so everybody wins." However, when it came down to installation time, Fabtech's research and development team encountered a whole assortment of complications specific to our beloved Teal-J's underpinnings. First, we have the Hemi engine, not exactly what you'd find under the hood of your typical TJ. The Fabtech engineers had to resolve issues related to routing the exhaust, oil filter clearance, and driveshaft angles before work could even begin. Then there was the Dynatrac ProRock 60 rear end-not as much of a problem as the Hemi, but still an issue that had to be addressed before installation could occur. You see, the guys at Fabtech designed their Crawler kit to fit a factory Jeep, not the Frankenstein mishmash that Teal has evolved into over the past few years. However, they took on the challenge and proceeded confidently with the upgrades. The results were mixed. Rather than showing you the lengthy step-by-step installation process, we decided to highlight some of the trick aspects of the kit and provide information that might help would-be buyers decide if this is the right kit for their TJ.
We must warn you, this system is quite complex, so without proper equipment, training, and/or experience, we don't recommend installing it on your own at home. Get help from a qualified professional shop. Drilling, cutting, and grinding are all required.
Much of the Teal's Crawler kit was in prototype form when we shot this, so don't be surprised if some of the components in our pictures look slightly different from the actual production parts.
Fabtech Motorsports has a well-known history in off-road racing. They sponsor several successful racers in both competition rockcrawling and go-fast desert racing. Professionals such as Tracy Jordan, Greg Foutz, Scott Steinburger, and Chris Amerein all race for the Fabtech family. These sponsorships give Fabtech designers access to the toughest proving grounds around. They also involve designing, building, and prepping actual race vehicles throughout the racing season. So it's no wonder Fabtech's team has some of the most innovative suspension products around. We enjoyed hanging out with the Fabtech R&D team while Teal-J was being worked on. Aside from checking out tons of cool race vehicles in the shop, it was refreshing to see all the designers, fabricators, and other Fabtech employees pulling into the gigantic 200,000-square-foot Chino, California, facility each morning. (The scene reminded us of our own Primedia building parking lot, full of interesting project trucks to drool over.) In fact, the variety of trail-ready toys owned by Fabtech employees proved to us that the people behind the scenes at Fabtech are indeed enthusiasts, not just pencil-pushing pavement-pounders out to make a quick buck. This gave us lots of confidence that the TJ Crawler system would work well on the trail.
Fabtech's Crawler system was designed for hard-core rockcrawling enthusiasts, so we expected the kit to have robust componentry. It did. Additionally we expected it to have competition-proven design aspects, or in other words, we assumed we'd see the trickle-down effect of race technology in their production parts. We did. But perhaps the most surprising part of what we discovered about Fabtech's High Clearance Crawler system was how much the kit changed Teal's everyday street dynamics. More on this later.
Maximum ground clearance and articulation were the goals of the Fabtech designers. Both require careful engineering to get right. And because Fabtech's TJ Crawler system was derived from race vehicles, it features both of these as well as some pretty uncommon link geometry that Fabtech claims helps in many rockcrawling scenarios. The front of the system features an adjustable radius-arm setup and two 2.5 Dirt Logic coilovers built in-house by Fabtech. The rear of the system uses a three-link wishbone arrangement and standard coil springs. The entire system is connected by a three-piece 11/42-inch-thick transfer-case bellypan that bolts directly to the framerails. This system provides zero caster and pinion angle change throughout the entire range of travel.


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The new alcolock system from Volvo Buses is specifically adapted for the bus industry's requirement for rapid driver changes on route. The vehicle can be started without a breath test, but the brakes will remain locked if the driver is not sober.
In recent months, Volvo Buses in Israel has received orders for more than 300 buses. For the first time, customers in Israel have opted to purchase the Volvo B7RLE low-entry bus and B7R commuter buses.
Volvo Buses' successes continue in India. The company has now secured an order for an additional 155 buses. Of the total, 100 city buses are headed for one of India's largest cities, Chennai, and 15 city buses will go to the state of Haryana in the northern part of the country.
Volvo Buses has secured an order for 150 double-deckers for Singapore. The customer, SBS Transit, has opted for the environmentally friendly Euro V engines, although these are not yet a requirement in Singapore. The value of the order is about US$ 60 million.
Volvo Buses has received an order for 50 articulated buses for one of the largest and most efficient bus-based transport systems, Transmilenio, in Colombia's capital city Bogota. Ten of the buses will be the longest type of bus in the world – Volvo's bi-articulated bus – at 27.2 meters long.
The historic venue of Alexandra Palace in London provided a fitting backdrop today (Tuesday 7th July) for the world debut of the first of a new generation of highly fuel efficient and environmentally friendly Volvo Hybrid Double Deck buses to Arriva London.
Volvo Buses, with subsidiary Sunwin Bus, signed a framework agreement for 1,500 buses with bus operator Bashi Group in Shanghai, China. The agreement is valued at approximately SEK 1.3 billion and the buses will be delivered up to the opening of the World Expo in Shanghai in May next year.
Volvo Buses' subsidiary in North America, Nova Bus, has secured an order for 90 articulated buses for New York City. The buses will be assembled at the new plant in Plattsburgh, US, which was opened on Monday.
Volvo Buses has received an order for 100 buses from Kowloon Motor Bus Company Ltd (KMB) in Hong Kong. The order involves 60 double-decker and 40 single-decker 12-meter buses.
When Volvo's new hybrid bus now for the first time begins to carry passengers, it is happening in Göteborg. The Göteborgs Spårvägar transit company is participating in a field test with the hybrid bus that provides major fuel savings as a result of electric drive and shutting off the diesel engine at bus stops.


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April 3, 2000 -- Belmont, MA -- Michael ONeil, of Fairfield St., will be running the 2000 Boston Marathon for a special cause children with mental illness.
The Cambridge resident will be running the 26.2-mile course on April 17 to help raise money for McLean Hospitals Child and Adolescent Program (CAP). The monies raised will go directly to CAPs program for children who have been placed in state custody for safety reasons.
"This is a program designed to provide children with a family-like environment and is an alternative to locked inpatient hospital units," said Cynthia Kaplan, PhD, administrative director of CAP. "These children, many of whom are survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and need intense preparation for transition to less restrictive care, cannot be placed in residential schools or foster homes due to the lack of space, so they are cared for in our program until they can be placed in a long-term home."
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"These kids come to us often with just the clothing theyre wearing, they don't own a walkman, they dont own a watch, they've never been to the MFA, they've never been to a Red Sox game. The idea of helping them get ready for non-institutionalized care has to do with re-socializing them. The money raised by the marathon runners will help us do that and make their lives a bit happier."
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The events, sponsored by the Secular Coalition for America, covered a range of topics. Not all of them were relevant to Americans United's work, but some, such as the teaching of evolution in public schools and the threat to science posed by the Religious Right, were dead on.
Dawkins, named the world's #1 thinker by Prospect magazine in 2013, is the acclaimed author of The Selfish Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, The God Delusion and numerous other books about evolutionary biology and ethology – subjects which he used to teach at Oxford University. He has been an outspoken critic of creationism and has written extensively on the need for a greater emphasis on teaching evolution in schools.
"There is simply no doubt at all that evolution is true," said Dawkins in response to a question regarding the proof of evolution. "The evidence for evolution is about as strong as anything we know." He compared the level of scientific certainty about evolution to that of the Earth orbiting the sun.


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About the Edge
OK, you're not there yet. But did you know that just 75 miles east of Cincinnati you can find a 16,000-acre nature preserve of global importance? One of the most bio-diverse natural areas in the region? It is the Richard and Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve System and, located in Adams County, Ohio, it is one of the largest privately owned preserves east of the Mississippi. The name comes from the location on the western flank or "edge" of the Appalachian Escarpment. It consists of eleven unique preserves including: Ohio Brush Creek, Cedar Falls, The Wilderness, Buzzardroost Rock, Red Rock, Lynx Prairie, Cave Hollow, Hanging Prairie, Germany Hill Prairie, Abner Hollow and the Rieveschl Preserves. Four of these sites have been recognized as National Natural Landmarks—a testimony to their national significance and ecological importance. Museum Center has been working with our collaborative partner, The Ohio Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, to protect these areas for more than 50 years.
Trails on the following three preserves are open to the public. Click here to download maps and directions.
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Opened in 2000, this trail is a two and-a-half mile loop and goes through an area termed "a howling wilderness" in 1961 by Dr. Edward Thomas, a nature writer for the Columbus Dispatch. The trail also crosses the most diverse of the preserve areas with more than 744 plant species recorded.
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Opened in 1967, this three mile one way hike traverses the front of the Appalachian Escarpment to a rock promontory 900 feet above the Ohio Brush Creek. Cliffs, outstanding views and a prairie plant community are found at "The Rock." More than 491 species of plants have been recorded from Buzzardroost Rock Preserve.
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Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act
Accidental Release Prevention Program
At the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) currently implements the 112(r) regulation for all affected sources. BAQ conducts site inspections and audits to determine compliance with the risk management program requirements. The risk management program is funded by air permit fees and Federal grants.
On June 20, 1996, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Risk Management Program Rule under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1990. This rule is aimed at preventing accidental releases and reducing the severity of those releases that do occur. This rule has been amended and updated on several occasions.
Is your facility subject to the Accidental Release Prevention Requirements [Section 112(r)] of the Clean Air Act?
Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Program Requirements Under Clean Air Act Section 112(r)(7); Amendments to the Submission Schedule and Data Requirements; Final Rule. (69 FR 18819)
The fact sheet "Clean Air Act Section 112(r): Accidental Release Prevention/Risk Management Plan Rule" provides additional information about the reporting deadlines and the recent changes to the RMP reporting requirements.
EPA's Frequent Questions for the Risk Management Program
EPA's Chemical Accident Prevention and Risk Management Planning (RMP) Page
Facilities that have more than the threshold quantity (TQ) of a 112(r) listed "regulated substance" in a single process must develop and implement a risk management program, by June 21, 1999, as specified by the rule. In terms of the regulation, "process" means manufacturing, storing, distributing, handling, or using a regulated substance in any way. Facilities subject to the rule must conduct a hazard assessment, compile a 5-year accident history, develop an accident prevention program, develop an emergency response program, and submit risk management information to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by June 21, 1999.
Over 200 sources in South Carolina submitted risk management information to EPA by the June 21, 1999 compliance deadline. Some of those sources include: water and wastewater treatment plants, chemical plants, pulp and paper mills, ammonia refrigeration facilities and warehouses, and agricultural retail facilities. Chlorine and ammonia were the two listed substances most facilities reported.
Threshold Determination Flowcharts - Flowcharts that will help you determine if your toxic or flammable substances are subject to 112(r).
List of Regulated Substances
The original 112(r) List of Regulated Substances was published by the EPA on January 31, 1994 and it has been revised several times. The list consists of 77 toxic and 63 flammable chemical substances that if accidentally released could cause death, injury, or severe adverse effects to human health and the environment. The threshold quantities range from 500 to 20,000 pounds for each process.
DHEC Accidental Release Prevention Contacts:
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Mosquito control
Proactive Catch Basin Larviciding
Catch basins, also called storm sewers or storm water catch basins, are located throughout the county. Catch basins usually drain well and do not present a problem as far as mosquito breeding; however, some may have structural problems or may be partially blocked, retain water and produce excellent breeding sites for the mosquito vectors of West Nile virus. This is particularly common in older communities in the County.
The Health Department treats catch basins throughout the County with a larvicide, an insecticide used to kill mosquito larvae, in programmed cycles aimed at reducing mosquito populations that breed in this environment. The first treatment cycle typically begins in May each year, with the number and magnitude of each cycle dependent on climatic factors and mosquito surveillance results.
The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services will ensure larviciding of storm water retention ponds countywide where deemed necessary.
The Fairfax County West Nile Virus Surveillance Program will work closely with the Park Authority to manage vector mosquito populations in parks when necessary. Nuisance mosquito breeding sites will not be routinely treated.
In the history of West Nile virus in Fairfax County, particularly in the
past three years when we have had human cases, the use of spray
insecticides against adult mosquitoes has not been necessary. However, if
mosquito surveillance data indicates that the level of West Nile virus
activity poses a significant threat to human health; adult mosquitoes
will be controlled with adulticides.